Weekend High-Five - 08/03/2024
We made it to the weekend – that deserves a high-five! As we head into this August long weekend, let’s dive into the Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five.
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Quote of the Week:
"Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength—carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength."
- Corrie Ten Boom
No More Worries: Whenever you start worrying about tomorrow, take a deep breath and focus on what you can do today. Jot down your worries and remind yourself that you'll handle them when the time comes.
Interesting read or listen - Set These 5 Boundaries Before You Go on Vacation
As August peaks, many of us struggle to truly unplug during vacations. Discover how Steve, a senior operations executive, overcame this challenge and recharged completely. Check out Marlo Lyons' insightful article, “Set These 5 Boundaries Before You Go on Vacation,” for practical tips to help you genuinely disconnect and return refreshed. Our 5 Ideas Recap - What we were talking about this week.
As we continue on this leadership growth journey together, here are the 5 big ideas we discussed this week at Leadership In Focus:
Monday: Don’t Make Your Team Suffer from NLS (New Leader Syndrome): Observe first before making changes to build trust and establish strong foundations. 🐂✨
Tuesday: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Broken Promises: Manage your team's commitments effectively by setting clear milestones, fostering transparency, and rewarding realistic planning. 🏆
Wednesday: Is it Unreasonable to Expect a Little Service Around Here?: Small gestures in customer service can create memorable experiences and foster loyalty. ❤️
Thursday: Why We Build Up Only to Tear Down: Overcome division by fostering unity, addressing real conflicts, and embracing diversity within your team. 🌍✨
Friday: From Luddite to AI Enthusiast: Embrace generative AI to boost efficiency, stay ahead of the curve, and empower your team for greater innovation and growth. 🤖
Follow Kurtis Graham, Curtis Scaplen, and Leadership In Focus on LinkedIn for more ideas, insights, and learning to grow together as leaders.
Tool & Resource of the Week: Mastering Tough Conversations
Conflict is never easy, but some handle it better by being prepared, practicing, and embracing discomfort for growth. Courage is doing that thing you’re afraid of. At Leadership In Focus, we've created the Tough Talk Guidebook to help you tackle those difficult conversations with confidence. Available exclusively to our subscribers for free for the next 2 weeks (expires 11:59pm August 16, 2024) with coupon code HIGH5TOUGH100 – a $9.99 value that could be priceless for your personal growth!
